Itinerary
- Day 1
Almaty to Khan Tengri Base Camp
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Narynkol town and then continues to the Khan Tengri frontier post. You'll stop at the climber's camp located at 2,300m where you meet your guide and get your first lessons in horseback riding. Once you're comfortable in the saddle, you'll ride for about 3 hours through forests and scenic terrain to reach Akkol moraine lake at 3,080m. Back at camp, you'll have dinner and settle in for your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horseback riding to Akkol moraine lake (3 hours)
- Horseback riding instruction
- Guide meeting and briefing at Khan Tengri base camp
Landmarks Khan Tengri Akkol moraine lake 
- Day 2
Karakol Lake and Khan Tengri Peak
Your day focuses on exploring the Karakol moraine lake area and the Tien Shan landscape around you. Trekking takes you through gorges where you can see Khan Tengri peak rising to 7,010m (23,000 ft), which happens to be Kazakhstan's highest mountain and sits right where Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China meet. As you move through the terrain, the environment shifts noticeably from conifer forests and alpine meadows down into tundra and zones with permanent snow. Dinner back at camp and another night under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Karakol moraine lake
- Scenic viewing of Khan Tengri peak (7,010m)
- Gorge trekking through Tien Shan Mountain range
Landmarks Karakol lake Khan Tengri Tien Shan Mountain range 
- Day 3
Bayankol Gorge to Tekes Waterfall
You'll ride horses for 40 km through Bayankol gorge heading toward Tekes waterfall. The northern side of Central Tien Shan here features dramatic canyons, thick coniferous forests, and wildlife like red deer, ibex, bears, and wolves roaming around. Along the route, you'll pass near several of the region's accessible six-thousanders and five-thousanders. There's a picnic lunch break during the ride, and then you'll camp overnight in tents set up on the river bank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Horseback riding through Bayankol gorge to Tekes waterfall (40 km)
- Scenic exploration of picturesque canyons and coniferous forests
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (red deer, Tien Shan arhars, ibex, roe deer, wild boar, bears, wolves)
Landmarks Bayankol gorge Tekes Waterfall Saryjaz Ridge - Day 4
Tekes Waterfall
Horseback riding continues through Bayankol gorge as you make your way to Tekes Waterfall. While the waterfall itself is modest in size, the sight is really something special, having carved out a deep pool in the rocky slopes over time. You'll first get views from above, then carefully make your way down to the pool itself where you can take a dip in the cold mountain water and appreciate the cool shade. Tents remain your accommodation for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Horseback riding to Tekes Waterfall
- Tekes Waterfall viewing and exploration
- Swimming/cooling in mountain pool
Landmarks Tekes Waterfall - Day 5
Charyn Canyon to Almaty
The day starts with a car transfer to Charyn Canyon, called the 'Grand Canyon's little brother' by many who visit. This dramatic canyon system stretches approximately 150 km and cuts down to depths reaching 300m, all carved by the Charyn River over thousands of years. The canyon floor actually sits where an ancient ocean called the Tethys once was. You'll have time to walk around and see it on your own before your driver takes you to Almaty where you arrive at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Charyn Canyon viewing and exploration
Optional Activities
- Photography and video at Charyn Canyon (additional charges apply)
Landmarks Charyn Canyon 
